The Minoans

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Lost Civilizations

By Ellen Adams

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The Minoans

An up-to-date introduction to the mysterious, ancient European civilisation.

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Bronze Age Crete is one of the most thoroughly explored archaeological regions, yet the island retains an air of mystery. This book offers an authoritative introduction to the world of the Minoans, the first 'modern' civilisation on European soil. With its grand palaces, a sophisticated bureaucracy complete with writing (including undeciphered scripts), exquisite artworks, powerful depictions of women, and advanced urban engineering, this ancient civilisation was remarkably modern.

This readable account presents key features of Minoan archaeology: architecture, art, religion, writing, bureaucracy, and the economy. It also explores how this pioneering European civilisation has influenced Western culture, examining its reconstruction and representation in museums. This concise and up-to-date guide is essential for understanding both the history and the lasting legacy of the Minoans.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781836390473

Publisher: Reaktion Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 August 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Reaktion Books

Illustration: 66 illustrations, 43 in colour

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 200

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Ancient & Classical History Ellen Adams European History History & Military Non-Fiction Series: Lost Civilizations

About the Author

Ellen Adams is Reader in Classical Archaeology and Liberal Arts at King's College London. She has participated in many archaeological excavations in Greece and published widely on the subject. She is the author of Cultural Identity in Minoan Crete: Social Dynamics in the Neopalatial Period (2017).